Occupational Licenses

To conduct business in the City of Daytona Beach, you must have a city-issued occupational license, even for those businesses which are based from your home. If you have general questions, please call 386-671-8140.

Application Process

Applicants can obtain a City of Daytona Beach occupational license in person at City Hall, 301 S. Ridgewood Avenue, on the first floor room 127.

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

To obtain an occupational license, you must attach copies of the following forms and or certificates when submitting the completed application:

• Occupational License/Business Tax Receipt application
• For a home business, use this application
• State Sales Tax Certificate (if applicable)
• Federal Employers Identification Certificate (if applicable)
• Proof of Fictitious Name registration and/or Incorporation registration from the State of Florida (if applicable)
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation License or Certificate (if applicable)
• Auto repair shops, telemarketers, health and dance studios, and travel agencies must show their permit registration or an exemption from the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
 

Additionally, ensure that you bring a means of payment for the license and inspection. Cash, checks, and credit cards will be accepted for payment.

Occupational/Business Tax Receipts are enforced by the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 90, Article V. The code of ordinances may be viewed here or you may call (386) 671-8140 or (386) 671-8176 to obtain information.

Fees

CITY LICENSES: Daytona Beach has fixed license fees as established by the city commission in 1981. Some license categories have graduating scales of fees. You may be required to purchase more than one city license. For example, if your business offers items for retail sales and repair services, separate licenses would be required for each service.

INSPECTION: Depending upon your business location, an inspection of the property may be necessary. If required, a $48.20 payment will be required at the time the inspection is scheduled. If scheduled, you will be given a specific time and date of the inspection.

VOLUSIA COUNTY LICENSES: If your business is located within any municipality in the county, you must also purchase a Volusia Co. license. Since 1992, the City of Daytona Beach has been assisting the county in this effort and we can help you with both your city and county licenses.

Other permits available include:

• Dog tags
• Tents
• Special event
• Taxi driver